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Danish Cedar Falls : The Immigrant Experience, Carrie L. Eilderts

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The Danish were the largest immigrant group in Cedar Falls. They immigrated to Cedar Falls and the nearby rural village of Fredsville in large numbers between 1870 and 1900. There they formed an immigrant community. The lived near each other, worshipped together, spoke the same language, and carried on Danish traditions. They farmed, found jobs in Cedar Falls businesses, and opened businesses of their own. By the 1930s, as the first generation of Danish immigrants grew old, the younger generations began to identify more as Americans than as Danes. The elements that characterized the Danish immigrant community began to disappear. …

Spaces Of Disadvantage, Places Of Hope : Women Empowerment, Economic Emancipation And Ngos In Bogotá Slums, Ekaterina Korzh

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This research is devoted to the gender issue in Colombian Slums with the specific focus on the social and economic place of women, challenges that women are facing within this extremely impoverished and criminalized areas and avenues to improve women empowerment and emancipation in the slums of Bogotá.

The goal of this research is to improve understanding of social and economic roles of women in the slums and identify NGO-supported coping strategies that allow improving women empowerment and emancipation in the slums of Bogotá. The first objective is to define “slums” and determine their extent, morphology and population characteristics using …

An American's Paris: Tourism And The American Consumer, 1947-1961, Margaret Nervig

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In 1947, a group of twenty-two Iowa farmers traveled to Europe for a month-long trip around the continent’s top destinations. Their primary mission, as outlined in Life Magazine, was to investigate European farming practices, particularly agricultural methods and food needs in the postwar period. The article included photos of the Iowans visiting French farms and speaking with farmers, but it also included a full-page photo of the group at a Parisian nightclub, complete with scantily clad women. Despite their agriculturally-based intentions, these Midwestern farmers could not resist a taste of Parisian culture.

This type of imagery is only one example …

Rethinking The Conquest : An Exploration Of The Similarities Between Pre-Contact Spanish And Mexica Society, Culture, And Royalty, Samantha Billing

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The Spanish Conquest has been historically marked by the year 1521 and is popularly thought of as an absolute and complete process of indigenous subjugation in the New World. Alongside this idea comes the widespread narrative that describes a barbaric, uncivilized group of indigenous people being conquered and subjugated by a more sophisticated and superior group of Europeans. There is also a common misconception that the Conquest resulted in a dominance of European culture and a loss of the indigenous heritage that had prevailed in the New World up until that point.

This manuscript explores the period known as the …

On Body Dumps : The Rhetorics Of Corporeal Narcoterrorism, Evan Mitchell Schares

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Though the exact number is unknown, estimates indicate the trade and movement of narcotics have resulted in over 60,000 murders of Mexican citizens. As a result of the rising narcoviolence, Felipe Calderón, early in his presidential administration, made the “War on Drugs” a top priority. Despite this effort to curb the violence, in 2010 alone, more than 15,200 lifeless bodies have been left across Mexico, most likely by drug cartels. A nascent phrase, body dumps, has risen in journalistic reports describing this conscious relocation of the ruined corpse to highly visible traffic areas. This thesis explores the rhetorical constructions of …

In Connection With All Things : The Memory Of Alexander Humboldt And His Works In The Context Of 19th Century Thought In Europe And America, Ray Joseph Werner

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This thesis explores the memory of Alexander von Humboldt, the explorer and philosopher who was known for his travels throughout Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. This paper will examine primary and secondary sources throughout the 19^th and 20^th centuries that mark a change in just how Humboldt was remembered, once as a great thinker, philosopher, and romanticist, then eventually as little more than an empirical scientist. This thesis will contribute to modern understandings of this man by looking at popular publications and writings that track this change over time. It will contribute to the modern understanding …

Spacial Analysis Of Foreclosure And Neighborhood Characteristics In Miami Metropolitan Area, Florida, Adejoh Emmanuel Ogbe

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In 2013, the State of Florida had 13 of the top 20 metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) with the highest foreclosure rate in the country. Despite the high ranking, extensive research on foreclosure has yet to be carried out within the Miami-Fort LauderdalePompano Beach MSA. This research is a foray into an uncharted territory to understand the relationship between foreclosure and neighborhood characteristics in the Miami metropolitan area (MMA) within Miami-Dade County. The study was conducted in two phases: The first phase was to identify the foreclosure pattern in the MMA from 2010- 2013 by implementing the use of spatial analysis …

A Technical Method For The High School String Classroom: Priorities And Presentation Of Essential Skills, Nicole Elizabeth Cody

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This thesis and its accompanying appendices synthesize pedagogical information from classroom method books, classroom pedagogy texts and individual instrument methods presenting new manuals for technique acquisition on violin, viola, cello and double bass in the secondary orchestra classroom. After reviewing the literature, the following categories were determined to be most important for this level of student: 1) Finger Patterns/Tetrachord Exercises, 2) Scales, 3) Bowing, 4) Shifting, 5) Position Etudes and 6) Chorales/Tonal Development. This paper focuses on these categories reporting on how different texts teach the various skills and creating a guide that encourages both a vertical and horizontal understanding …

Fall Commencement [Program], December 20, 2014, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Csbs Kudos, December 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- 2014 CSBS Fall Faculty Meeting
-- 4th Annual Scholarship Event Held
-- Anniversary Honored
-- LIfelong Learning
-- The Next Phase
-- "Big Cats Initiative"
-- Faculty & Staff Kudos
-- Special Guests
-- Student Kudos
-- Alumni Kudos
-- The Semester in Pictures

Shelamzion Alexander, Hyrcanus Ii, And Aristobulus Ii In The Dead Sea Scrolls, Kenneth Atkinson

Faculty Publications

The reign of Queen Shelamzion Alexandra (ca. 79-67 B.C.E.), commonly known as Salome Alexandra, marks a unique period in the history of the Hasmonean dynasty. She is not only the sole Hasmonean queen regnant, but a person whose reign is difficult to reconstruct. Josephus’ two accounts of her time in power in his War and Antiquities often differ. The latter of the two, moreover, is consistently more negative than the former work. Although the Rabbinic literature generally describes her in a favorable light, this material is quite late and is therefore of dubious historical value. Although some scholars have tried …

Uni Grad Student News, V11n8, November 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- Demystifying the GRE Recap
-- Current Student Profile: Aunna McDowell
-- Graduate Faculty Profile: Chris Larimer
-- Graduate Alumni Profile: Lata D'Mello
-- Graduate Alumni Profile: Matthew Cooney
-- Upcoming Brown Bag Lecture
-- Eighth Annual UNI Graduate Student Symposium Registration Now Open!
-- UNI Graduate College Facebook Photo Contest
-- Commencement Ceremony: Fall 2014
-- Master of Public Policy Club Raises More Than $3,000 for the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
-- School Counseling Student Attends Star Training
-- Making the Most of Thanksgiving Break
-- Gradfest 2014
-- UNI …

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, October 24, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

Geography News, V37n2, Fall 2014, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa.

Geography News

Inside This Issue:
--Coordinator's corner
--Changes at National Geographic
--Resources for Elementary Education
--2015 Workshops
--New Resources

Csbs Kudos, October 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS Welcomes New Faculty
-- Staffing changes
-- CSBS alumnus & benefactor passes away

Faculty Tenure Report, Fall 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Research.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Statistical report showing the number of faculty that are tenured, on the tenure track, or not on the tenure track, broken down by college, department, gender, minority status, and if full or part time.

The Update, October 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- WGS Internship in Guatemala: UNI Student Travels to Guatemala
-- Department News
-- School of Music Events
-- Communication Sciences and Disorders Trip to Managua, Nicaragua
-- UNI Sustainability Certificate: Board of Regents Certification
-- Midwest International Piano Competition
-- PACA Convention: Listening: An Essential Element of Communication
-- Panther Days: Panther Open Houses and UNI Up-Close
-- New Faculty Join the CHAS Team
-- New CHAS Ambassadors
-- New Promotions Assistants
-- Alumni Spotlight: Department of Music: Nicolle Foland
-- Alumni Spotlight: Science Education: Lisa Chizek
-- Graduate Student Symposium: UNI Department of Technology Students …

The Role Of Empathy And Sympathy In Character Education, Radhi Al-Mabuk

Faculty Publications

The purpose of this paper is to describe and highlight the role of empathy and sympathy in character education. More specifically, the bridging function of empathy and sympathy to civility and their role in promoting development in the context of forgiveness will be emphasized. The paper is organized in five major parts. The first one consists of an introduction and a brief historical overview of character education followed by a discussion of the aims of character education and the school’s role in nurturing it. In the second part, an argument is made for forgiveness as a means of promoting development …

Spring Commencement, Undergraduate Ceremony [Program], May 10, 2014, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Spring Commencement, Graduate Ceremony [Program], May 9, 2014, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Twenty First Annual Uni Csbs Student Research Conference [Program] April 26, 2014, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting [Program], April 17, 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

Uni Grad Student News, V11n4, April/May 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- What to Do During the Summer
-- The 7th Annual Graduate Student Symposium Held on April 1 Was a Success!
-- Current Student Profile: Chris Wood
-- Current Student Profile: Andrew Shutsa
-- Graduate Alumni Profile: Dr. Billie Cowley
-- Graduate Faculty Profile: Dr. Tom (Harry) Hall
-- Brown Bag Lecture Presenters
-- 2013-2014 Milestone Award Winners
-- 2014 Thesis and Research Paper Award Winners
-- UNI Students Publish Measuring Happiness: Examining Definitions and Instruments in Illuminare
- Graduate Student Advisory Board
-- School Library Studies Students Present at Iowa Conferences …

Seventh Annual Uni Graduate Student Symposium [Program], 2014, University Of Northern Iowa

Annual Graduate Student Symposium Programs

Table of Contents
Welcome Letter from Dr. Michael Licari ••• 2
Listing of Judges, Notes ••• 3-5
Poster Presentations Listed by Presentation Type, Last Name ••• 6-16
Oral Presentations Listed by Room, in Order of Presentation ••• 17-22
Creative Performances Listed in Order of Performance ••• 23-24
Acknowledgements ••• 25
Past Award Winners ••• 26-31

Geography News, V37n1, Spring 2014, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa.

Geography News

Inside This Issue:
--Coordinator's Corner
--GAI Updates--Nat Geo's "Big Cats Initiative"
--Summer 2014 Workshops

Academic Affairs Report, Spring 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of The Provost And Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs.

Academic Affairs Update

Inside this issue:

-- Ever-Present Committee Work: Necessary and Important
-- New Committees Initiated
-- A $750,000 Boost: Arctic Research at UNI
-- Century-Old Building Receives Facelift
-- UNI Professors Win Civil Rights and Immigrant Champion Awards
-- The Payoff of UNI Pre-Tenure Fellowships
-- UNI Summer 2013 Pre-Tenure Fellowship Recipients
-- The Teacher-Student: Peer Learning at UNI
-- The Awards and Rewards of Being a Part of UNI
-- UNI 2013-14 Capacity Building Grant Recipients
-- First-Hand Look: The National Coalition Building Institute
-- Lecture Series Explores Smart, Sexy Scholarship and... how Everything Bad Is Good for You
-- …

9th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], April 1, 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program., Iowa State University. Honors Program., University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

Csbs Kudos, April 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS Faculty & Staff Go "Above & Beyond" for Students
-- Best Wishes...
-- ...and Congratulations!
-- Faculty & Staff Kudos
-- CSBS Shout-out!
-- Student Kudos
-- Collaboration Kudos
-- Alumni Kudos
-- CSBS in Pictures

Earth News, V37, Spring 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth Science.

Earth News

Inside this issue:

-- From the Department Head
-- News from the faculty and staff
-- Alumni Spotlight: Eve Halligan (Eve Lampson)
-- Sunday at the Quarry
-- Student Spotlight: Maddie Pike
-- News from emeritus
-- 2013 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award Winners
-- IMPACT
-- A Trip To...Partanna, Sicily
-- 30 Years Ago at UNI: The Two-Hundred Pound Gorilla in the Sinkhole
-- Gamma Sigma Chapter: Sigma Gamma Epsilon
-- In Memoriam: Sam Wood and Jacob Wolter
-- Seminars
-- Internships
-- Student Research
-- Scholarships
-- Graduates
-- News from alumni
-- External Grant Activities in Hydrology …

Isso Weekly Newsletter, March 14, 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Amana Colonies Trip Sign-Up
-- International Student Design Competition - SUBMISSIONS DUE TODAY
-- ISSO is Hiring for an Office Assistant for the 2014/15 Academic Year
-- New Oil and Gas Extractive Activities in Southern Siberia Presentation Today
-- Graduation Fair March 26
-- UNI International Students & Community Schools Cultural Exchange Program
-- Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Eligible F-1 Students
-- Academic Training for Eligible J-1 Students
-- Full-Time Enrollment Requirement
-- Student Admissions Ambassadors (SAA) Taking Applications
-- Income Tax Season
-- My Waterloo Days People in the Park June 12 and 13 …